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“Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.” - Muhammad Ali

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Everyone has different fitness goals. Some have the goal of getting as big as physically possible. Others prefer to have marathon-like stamina, and some want to build raw power. Whatever your goal, there is a training method for it. Knowing how to train…

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Power = Size x Speed. So, what hurts more: being hit by a big thing, slowly? Or, being hit by a little thing, quickly? The producers of Fox’s Sports Science looked to answer that very question. Check out this YouTube video which looks to see what…

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Strength training is not the same as bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is just one aspect of strength training. Other sports related to strength training include powerlifting and Olympic lifting. You can learn many things from other sports, but strength training for a sport such…

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“No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change.” ~Bill Phillips

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“Spirit ... has fifty times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle.” - Unknown

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Whether you’re a seasoned gym vet or just another rookie, you’ve probably got questions about whether you should be tackling the free weights or machines when you enter the gym.  The answer lies in what it is you’re looking for.

Machines…

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Many guys are afraid to step into the “group exercise” arena of the gym, mostly because it is associated with those of the other gender. However, what you might not understand is that pilates was not only invented by a guy…

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If you’re looking to shape up your core as well as add strength and power to your legs, you should check out the dumbell clean. Anyone trying this should have basic strength and stability before progressing to this advanced move.

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Pilates is a fitness craze taking the world by storm.  Classes are popping up in gyms, home fitness gurus like Denise Austin have put out video tapes, and Pilates mats are being sold everywhere from Target to health food stores.  More and…

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The power clean is a unique move because it works the major muscle groups of the entire body. This video from YouTube provides a good example of what a power clean should look like when properly performed. According…

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“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.” Friedrich Nietzsche

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People who have longer lower leg lengths (the distance from knee to ankle) will usually have greater endurance during running or walking than those with shorter lower leg lengths.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin showed that people…

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Over the past few months, the reach of DNA-sequencing technology has allowed researchers around the world to identify dozens of genetic variations that are strongly associated with coronary heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, high blood pressure and several mental…

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Lift Properly to Avoid Back Problems When you demand your body to lift an item, it requires a lot of power generated from various muscles in your body, and the process strains muscles at various angles. Improper lifting technique can…

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